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Childbirth Education
206-368-1564

Diabetes Education
206-368-1564


Individual Diabetes Instruction

Meet individually with a nurse diabetes educator to learn how to monitor your blood sugar and/or give yourself insulin. If needed, the class also includes instruction about gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). Appointments with a dietitian diabetes educator are also available upon request.

Designed to meet the specific needs of adults with type 1, type 2, glucose intolerance, and gestational diabetes.

Learn How to:

  • Test your blood sugar at home
  • Properly use and care for blood glucose monitoring equipment
  • Give insulin safely and correctly
  • Manage diabetes of pregnancy (gestational)
  • Understand diabetes
  • balance blood sugar levels
  • Prevent complications
  • Understand the effects of medications and exercise on your diabetes

Cost/ Coverage

  • $176.00 per person, per hour. Physician referral is required.
  • Usually covered partially or fully by Medicare, Medicaid, and other insurances with a physician referral. Check with your insurance.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Educational Services at 206-368-1564.

Physician referral required - Referral Form

 

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